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St. Luke’s Clinic – Northwest Neurosurgery Associates: Boise, 2nd St.

Our team offers specialized treatments for issues related to the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. These include minimally invasive spine surgery, brain and spine tumor surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, degenerative and reconstructive spine surgery, stereotactic surgery, deep brain stimulation (DBS), care for spine and cranial vascular disorders and trauma, and more.

Our goal is to find the treatment option that’s best for you to achieve your most successful results and highest possible quality of life.
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Providers

  • David P. Bray, MD

    David P. Bray, MD

    Neurosurgery

    Biography

    David P. Bray, MD, MSc is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in minimally-invasive/endoscopic cranial base and spine surgery, neurosurgical oncology, and pituitary surgery. He works with a multidisciplinary team of oncologists, ENT surgeons, neurologists, and radiation oncologists. He has expertise in treating disorders of the skull base, including pituitary tumors, meningiomas, acoustic/vestibular schwannomas, cranial nerve disorders (trigeminal & glossopharyngeal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm), normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), as well as metastases to the brain and gliomas. Dr. Bray has expertise in treating patients with spine tumors and degenerative disease of the spine (neuroforaminal and spinal stenosis). He also performs radiosurgery where benign and malignant tumors of the brain are treated without incisions. 

    Dr. Bray graduated from the University of Notre Dame Magna Cum Laude where he was a double major in pre-medicine and history. When he graduated from medical school, he was an inductee in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, an honor bestowed upon the highest achieving members of a medical school class. 

    During his fellowship training, he earned a master's degree in clinical research at the Emory Laney Graduate School through a grant issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). After residency, he completed a CAST-accredited fellowship in neurosurgical oncology and minimally invasive cranial base surgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and has presented at national neurosurgical meetings. 

    Dr. Bray is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Skull Base Society, and the Dr. Tom Dooley Society Medical Alumni of the University of Notre Dame. 

    In his free time, he enjoys reading literature, hiking, skiing, exercising, playing/watching sports, cooking, and spending time with his family.

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  • Annie I. Campbell, PA-C

    Biography

    Annie Campbell PA-C is a board certified physician assistant experienced in bariatric and general surgery. She has worked in laparoscopic, robotic, and revisional surgery. It has been her life's work to assist patients in improving their health through weight loss, and those patients inspire her daily. 

    Annie earned her bachelor’s degree and master's degree in physician assistant studies both from Idaho State University. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, hiking, painting, and spending time with family.

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  • Peyton M. Farrall, PA-C

    Biography

    Peyton Farrall, PA-C has clinical interests in conservative and surgical management of brain and spine conditions, utilizing a team-based approach to facilitate treatment plans, and ensuring patients receive compassionate and individualized care. 

    In her free time, Peyton enjoys reading, hiking, and pickleball. She is originally from Delaware, having moved to Idaho for school where she earned her master’s of physician assistant studies from Idaho State University.

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  • Lauren M. Henken, PA-C

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  • Derek L. Martinez, MD

    Neurosurgery

    Biography

    Derek Martinez, MD, MS specializes in the treatment of a wide array of complex brain, spine, and peripheral nerve conditions. He has expertise in surgery for brain and spine tumors, complex spine care, radiosurgery, cerebral hemorrhages, artificial disc replacement, normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), and general neurosurgery. He also performs surgery for neuromodulation and the treatment of movement disorders and epilepsy.

    Dr. Martinez is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is also a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 

    Prior to his medical education, Dr. Martinez earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho and a master's degree in neuroscience from Brigham Young University.

    Surgical Specialties

    • Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
    • Epilepsy surgery
    • Stereotactic neurosurgery
    • Brain and pituitary tumors
    • Spine tumors
    • Complex spine surgery
    • Peripheral nerve surgery

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  • Benjamin McGahan, MD

    Benjamin G. McGahan, MD

    Neurosurgery

    Biography

    Ben McGahan, MD is a highly skilled neurosurgeon, specializing in minimally invasive brain and spine surgery using advanced techniques such as robotic-assisted spinal fusion and endoscopic spine surgery. His expertise encompasses a wide range of spinal conditions, including spinal stenosis, disc herniations, spinal trauma and infections, complex spinal deformities, and spinal tumors. Dr. McGahan also treats brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, hydrocephalus, facial pain and spasms, and Chiari malformations. 

    Dr. McGahan is known for his patient-centered approach, ensuring that each patient receives personalized, compassionate care tailored to their specific needs. He believes in clear communication and works closely with patients to develop the best treatment plans. Dr. McGahan is also involved in community health initiatives, reflecting his dedication to the well-being of his community. 

    During his residency at The Ohio State University, Dr. McGahan distinguished himself through a high volume of surgeries and significant research contributions. His work on reducing wound infections, improving skull base surgery visualization, and reviewing non-operative back pain management has been published in leading medical journals, underscoring his commitment to advancing the field of neurosurgery. 

    Dr. McGahan lives in Boise with his wife and two children. He values family and understands the importance of work-life balance, which he incorporates into his compassionate care philosophy.

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  • Alec M. Meyerhoeffer, PA-C

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  • Hayley C. Piepmeyer, PA-C

    Biography

    Hayley C. Piepmeyer, PA-C worked in orthopedic surgery prior to taking on her new role in neurosurgery. 

    Hayley earned her degree in physician assistant studies from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and a master's degree in exercise physiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

    Originally from Boise, Hayley enjoys spending free time with her family, playing sports with her kids, hiking, river rafting, and gardening.


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  • Glen A. Pollock, MD

    Neurosurgery

    Biography

    Glen Pollock, MD is a fellowship trained, board certified neurological surgeon who is currently the director of Acute Care Neurosurgery at St. Luke’s Health System in Boise. He has since engaged in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, skull-based neurosurgery, spine care, as well as trauma neurosurgery which has made him uniquely qualified to cover a wide range of neurosurgical issues. 

    Prior to medical school, Dr. Pollock attended the University of Florida and the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. He practiced as a veterinarian prior to changing careers and attending medical school.

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  • Travis Wahl, PA-C

    Travis S. Wahl, PA-C

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Procedures & Treatments

  • Back and Spine Surgery

    When conservative treatment isn’t helping, surgery may be an option for resolving your back or spine problems.

  • Deep Brain Stimulation

    Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a therapy that can improve quality-of-life when medication cannot be further optimized.

Conditions

  • Brain Tumors

    A brain tumor is a mass of abnormal cells inside the brain. St. Luke's offers many treatment options including traditional surgery, chemotherapy, and beyond.

  • Moyamoya

    Moyamoya is a disease marked by constricted or blocked arteries at the base of the brain.

  • Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus

    NPH is an abnormal increase of fluid in the brain that puts pressure on the brain. It may be caused by a head injury, an infection, a tumor, or by unknown causes.

  • Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic condition marked by a sudden and severe pain in the face or jaw.

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    An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous growth or tumor on the auditory nerve near the inner ear.

North American Skull Base Society Recognition

North American Skull Base Society Recognition

St. Luke's Neurosurgery a Team of Distinction

St. Luke’s neurosurgery has earned recognition as a Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction from the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS). NASBS recognizes programs like St. Luke’s Neurosurgery that have multidisciplinary skull base surgery teams that include physicians in a variety of specialties.

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